2008 Lincoln MKS Concept

The Mark-S flagship from Lincoln.

TONY QUIROGA

Apr 1, 2006

Behind the chrome, 20-inch wheels, overwrought interior, and sparkling paint is Lincoln's next flagship. The MKS (pronounced-Mark S) is built on the upcoming platform that will also be the basis for the redesigned Volvo S80, due out later this year. Other features co-developed with the Swedes are a transversely mounted 4.4-liter V-8 with 315 horsepower, all-wheel drive, and a six-speed automatic. A production MKS is at least a year away and should cost about $40,000.